Drier



T. F. BALLISTER AND H. GOEDINGHAUS.

DRIER.

APPLICATION FILED MAR, 9, 1922.

1,437,984, Patented Nov. 28, 1922.

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T. F. BALLISTER AND H. GOEDINGHAUS.

DRIER.

APPLICATION FILED MAR, 9, 1922.

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nurse teaser THOMAS FRANCIS BALLIS'IER AND HENRY GOEDINGHAUS, OF SANTAMARIA,

CALIFORNIA.

DRIER.

Application filed March 9, 1922.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, THOMAS F. BALLIS- true and HENRY GonmNoHAUs,citizens of the United States, and residents of-Santa Maria, in thecounty of Santa Barbara and State of California, have invented certainnew and useful Improvements in Driers, of which the following is aspecification.

This invention relates to driers and deo dorizers especially adapted foruse in the dry cleaning industry, laundry and home laundry and otherindustries requiring rapid drying or deodorizing processes.

An important object of this invention is to provide a drier anddeodorizer which is strictly portable so that the same may beconveniently set up in any desired place and. also so that the same maybe transported to the point of use in an expeditious and economicalmanner.

Further the invention forming the subject matter of this applicationaims to provide a drier and deodorizer which overcomes the necessity ofemploying a boiler and the machine fittings usually employed inconnection with driers for clothing, laundries, and other establishmentsneeding a rapid drying and deodorizing process.

Further the invention aims to provide a drier and deodorizer which is ofhighly sim plified construction, economical to construct and operate anddurable in use.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent duringthe course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application, and inwhich like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout thesame,

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improved drier and deodorizer, partsbeing shown in section,

Figure 2 is an end elevation of the improved drier and deodorizer,

Figure 3 is a vertical transverse sectional view taken on line 3-3 ofFigure 1.

In the drawing wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown apreferred embodiment of the invention the cabinet is generallydesignated by the numeral 5 and consists of spaced parallel sides 6preferably formed from tongue and groove material, whereby to strengthenthe side walls and to provide a cabinet which is neat in appearance.

The spaced parallel side walls 6 are securely Serial No. 542,448.

and detachably connected to the end wall 8 by means of longitudinallyextending connecting strips 10 and end strips 11 which are con nected tothe side strips by means of fas tening bolts 12. As illustrated in Fig.l the fastening bolts or straps 12 are secured to the longitudinallyextending strips 10 and pass through the end portions of the crossstrips 11 and are provided with nuts which may be tightened on the boltsfor drawing the end strips firmly into engagement with the end walls andinto engagement with the ends of the side strips. It is thus seen thatthe side walls are detachably though securely; connected to the endwalls in such a manner that the cabinet may be taken apart when desiredfor shipment or other purposes. The strips 10 and 11 are secured to thelower portion of the cabinet and to the intermediate portion of the samewhile ad ditional strips 16 and 17 are carried by the top 18 and areengaged with the upper portions of the side and end walls. The strips 16of which there are two and which extend longitudinally of the cabinetare provided at their ends with connecting bolts 19 eX tended tl'iroughthe end strips 17 and secured thereto by means of nuts 20. The strips 16and 17 extend down from the top 18 and engage the side and end walls ofthe drier so that when the nuts 20 are tightened on the loolts the sideand end walls will be securely engaged for securing the top in position.Therefore, the side and end strips 16 and 17 respectively not only serveas a means for connecting the upper portions of the side and end wallsbut also serve as a means for detachably securingthe top in position.

One of the side walls 6 is provided with a door through which anattendant may pass and the interior of the cabinet is as illustrated inFigure 3 provided with longitudinally extending poles 28 with which thecoat hangers 30 may be engaged. As illustrated in Figure 3 thelongitudinally extending poles or tubular members 28 are ar ranged inspaced relation within the cabinet so as to support the garments inproper position within the cabinet.

In carrying out the invention a burner 33 is arranged in the lowerportion of the cabinet at one end of the same and may be supplied withgas by means of a pipe 34L extending from a suitable source of supply. Avalve 35 is interposed in the pipe 34- and llO forms a means whereby theburner may be regulated.

An air control member 37 of any desired type is arranged at the inletend of the burner and may, of course, be adjusted to regulate the amountof air supplied to the burner. With reference to Figures 1 and 2 it maybe seen that the burner casing 40 is extended beyond the cabinet and hasone end formed with an opening 42 which forms a means through which amatch or the like may be introduced into the casing for lighting thegas. A protecting plate 44 may be arranged beneath the burner while asimilar protecting plate of any desired material may be secured to theend of the cabinet adjacent the burner. In carrying out the invention apair of metal plates 4-6 may be secured to that end of the drier whichsupports the burner and the plates prevent the end wall of the drierfrom burning.

As illustrated in Figure 1 an exhaust pipe d8 is extended longitudinallythrough the lower portion of the cabinet and is then extended upwardlyto a suitable point of discharge. It will be seen that the exhaust pipe48 extends centrally through the major portion of the cabinet so as togive off a quantity 01 heat to cause garments within the dier to bequickly dried.

Air may enter the cabinet through a plurality of air inlet openings 50in the lower portion of the side and end walls and air may be dischargedby way of a vent pipe 52 connected to the top of the cabinet. A suitabledamper 53 is arranged in the vent pipe 52 and forms a means whereby thepassage of heated air from the cabinet may be controlled.

In operation, garments are arranged within the cabinet and the burner islighted so that the heat radiating from the burner is caused to quicklydry the garments. Also the odor of the cleaning medium is removed fromthe garment by the passage of the heat through the garment.

The improved drier and deodorizer is strictly portable and may bequickly set up kg memes or taken down and in carrying out the in ventionan oil, gasoline or wood burner may be employed in lieu of the gasburner. I-lowever, in any case the flame from the burner is preventedfrom coming in contact with th garment by reason of the casing 4L0 whichsurrounds the burner.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is 1. A portabledrier and deodorizer comprising a cabinet inclusive of side and endwalls, and strips extending about the side and end walls and havingtheir end portions detachably connected whereby to detachably connectthe side and end walls.

2. A portable drier and deodorizer comprising a cabinet inclusive ofside and end walls, strips extending about the side and end walls andhaving their end portions detachably connected whereby to detachablyconnect the side and end walls, and a top applied to said side and endwalls and having depending attaching strips engaging the side and endwalls and having means whereby the same may be drawn together forsecuring the top in position.

8. A drier and deodorizer for use in dry cleaning comprising a cabinetinclusive ol. side and end walls, longitudinally extending stripsarranged eXteriorly of said side walls, end strips arranged exteriorlyof said end walls, and bolts connected to said side strips and extendingthrough said end strips and nuts threaded on said bolts for securelyconnecting the end strips to the side strips.

A drier and deodorizer for use in the dry cleaning industry comprising acabinet inclusive of side and end walls, a top mounted on said side andend walls and having depending strips contacting with the side and endwalls, and fastening devices associated with the ends of said strips andhaving means for securely engaging the side and end walls whereby tohold the top in posi- 'tion.

'lllUMAS FRANCIS Balilili'llltl'i. lf-llGNRli GOEDINGHAUS.

